BattleTech wikis, rules help and lore
Where to look things up: Sarna, the community wiki for units, planets and history, sites that explain rules and tactics, and collections of material for newcomers. If you are new to BattleTech, the free quick-start rules from the rights holders and the wiki are the best places to begin.
- Master Unit ListofficialMade or licensed by the rights holders. Listed because newcomers look for it.
The official free database of every BattleTech unit, with a force builder, Alpha Strike cards and record sheets. No account needed.
- Camo Specs OnlineofficialMade or licensed by the rights holders. Listed because newcomers look for it.
A guide to regimental paint schemes with more than 5000 painted miniatures, sorted by faction and artist.
- Catalyst Demo TeamofficialMade or licensed by the rights holders. Listed because newcomers look for it.
The volunteer demo network of Catalyst Game Labs: find a demo or a convention programme near you, or learn to run demos yourself.
- BattleTech Free DownloadsofficialMade or licensed by the rights holders. Listed because newcomers look for it.
The publisher's free downloads, including the Quick-Start rules. The place to start before buying a box.
A searchable catalogue of the planets and systems of the Inner Sphere, with the factories found on them. Handy when you need to look up a world quickly.
A searchable collection of unit colour schemes and palettes, for painters and artists.
A long-running blog about software for the tabletop game, home of an Alpha Strike card generator. Posts are rare but thorough.
The community wiki for everything BattleTech, from rules and units to planets and history, with its own news page and forums.
One of the oldest fan communities, with forums for rules, fan fiction and custom designs. Still active.
A German site with campaign ideas, rules articles and tips for Alpha Strike, with an English section as well.
- Pryde Rock Industriesarchived
An old repository of programs, files and record sheets for the tabletop game. No longer updated, still worth a dig.
Fifteen fan-made era maps of the Inner Sphere from 2571 to 3130, with maps of wars and offensives, free to download.
A German news site with reading lists, a guide for newcomers and returning players, and an overview of German releases.
A community hub with forums, fiction, tabletop resources and its own wiki.
